The 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field

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Ten years ago, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played at Safeco Field. The Mariners were on their way to a record 166 wins and had eight players on the American League squad -- Brett Boone, Mike Cameron, Freddy Garcia, Edgar Martinez, Jeff Nelson, John Olerud, Kaz Sasaki and Ichiro Suzuki. The game will also be remebered as Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn's final Midsummer Classic. The American League won, 4-1. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES less

Ten years ago, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played at Safeco Field. The Mariners were on their way to a record 166 wins and had eight players on the American League squad -- Brett Boone, Mike ... more

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10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners leads off of first base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners leads off of first base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL ... more

10 Jul 2001: Magglio Ordonez of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Magglio Ordonez of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto ... more

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a home run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a home run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto ... more

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10 Jul 2001: Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed ... more

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs chats with Moises Alou of the Houston Astros during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs chats with Moises Alou of the Houston Astros during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. ... more

10 Jul 2001: Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks chats with Mike Piazza of the New york Mets during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks chats with Mike Piazza of the New york Mets during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants (r) chats with Mike Piazza of the New York Mets during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants (r) chats with Mike Piazza of the New York Mets during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners signs autographs during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners signs autographs during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: John Olerud of the Seattle Mariners talks to Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: John Olerud of the Seattle Mariners talks to Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL ... more

10 Jul 2001: Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees pitches during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees pitches during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners bats for the American League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners bats for the American League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. ... more

10 Jul 2001: Mike Piazza of the New York Mets bats for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Mike Piazza of the New York Mets bats for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL ... more

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10 Jul 2001: Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees prepares to pitch for the American League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees prepares to pitch for the American League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American ... more

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners during batting practice for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr., (R) of the Baltimore Orioles, shakes hands with catcher Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers after Ripken hit a first inning home run during the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making in final appearance in the All-Star. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr., (R) of the Baltimore Orioles, shakes hands with catcher Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers after Ripken hit a first inning home run during the baseball All-Star game 10 ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (C front) shares a laugh with the National League bench after Lasorda was hit with a bat while coaching third base during the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (C front) shares a laugh with the National League bench after Lasorda was hit with a bat while coaching third base during the baseball ... more

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: ... more

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers removes his batting helmet after making an out during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers removes his batting helmet after making an out during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American ... more

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated by third base coach Willie Randolph of the New York Yankees after hitting a home run in his first at bat during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated by third base coach Willie Randolph of the New York Yankees after hitting a home run in his first at bat during the 2001 Major League ... more

10 Jul 2001: Four non-playing members of the National League contingent (from left--Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda, San Diego Padres rightfielder Tony Gwynn, San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker, and San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy) watch the action during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Four non-playing members of the National League contingent (from left--Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda, San Diego Padres rightfielder Tony Gwynn, San Francisco Giants manager ... more

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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: San Francisco Giants' left fielder Barry Bonds walks to the batting cage during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, WA. Bonds received the most votes in the National League. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: San Francisco Giants' left fielder Barry Bonds walks to the batting cage during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, WA. Bonds received the ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds (R) talks with All-Star catcher Mike Piazza (L) of the New York Mets during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Bonds was the top vote getter in the National League. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds (R) talks with All-Star catcher Mike Piazza (L) of the New York Mets during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles walks off the field holding the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award during the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making his final All-Star game appearance after playing in 19 All-Star games, mostly at shortstop. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles walks off the field holding the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award during the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Seattle Mariners' relief pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki of Japan bows to the crowd during the player announcements at baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Seattle Mariners' relief pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki of Japan bows to the crowd during the player announcements at baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Mike Hampton of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Mike Hampton of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan watches his base hit against Randy Johnson in the first inning of the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan watches his base hit against Randy Johnson in the first inning of the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.

10 Jul 2001: Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants bats for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants bats for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles holds the MVP Trophy after winning the award in the 2001 All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Freddy Garcia was the winning pitcher as the American League won the game 4-1. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles holds the MVP Trophy after winning the award in the 2001 All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Freddy Garcia was ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr., (R) of the Baltimore Orioles, asked to move to short stop position by American Leaguer Alex Rodriguez (L) during the first inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making in final appearance in the All-Star game after nineteen season and played most of them as short stop. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Cal Ripken Jr., (R) of the Baltimore Orioles, asked to move to short stop position by American Leaguer Alex Rodriguez (L) during the first inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda refuses to take a chest protector from Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants after Lasorda was struck by a flying bat while coaching third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda refuses to take a chest protector from Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants after Lasorda was struck by a flying bat while coaching third ... more

10 Jul 2001: Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League ... more

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: ... more

10 Jul 2001: Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches for the National League during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League ... more

10 Jul 2001: Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees watches the action from the dugout during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees watches the action from the dugout during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. ... more

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs to first base on his way to an infield single during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs to first base on his way to an infield single during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the ... more

10 Jul 2001: Chan Ho Park of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts on the mound during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Chan Ho Park of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts on the mound during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL ... more

10 Jul 2001: Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Ivan Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: ... more

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers (l) talks with Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers (l) talks with Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the ... more

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers bats during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners breaks his bat during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners breaks his bat during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners walks away from the plate after striking out during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners walks away from the plate after striking out during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American ... more

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. acknowledges the crowd as he prepares to bat during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. acknowledges the crowd as he prepares to bat during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: American League starting pitcher Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees throws during the first inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: American League starting pitcher Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees throws during the first inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. ... more

10 Jul 2001: Joe Mays of the Minnesota Twins on the pitcher's mound during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Joe Mays of the Minnesota Twins on the pitcher's mound during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

10 Jul 2001: Jeff Kent of the San Francisco Giants plays second base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Jeff Kent of the San Francisco Giants plays second base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

10 Jul 2001: Jason Giambi of the Oakland Athletics (r) is congratulated by Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners after Giambi scored a run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Jason Giambi of the Oakland Athletics (r) is congratulated by Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners after Giambi scored a run during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in ... more

10 Jul 2001: Fans reach for a foul ball in the stands during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Fans reach for a foul ball in the stands during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory ... more

10 Jul 2001: Luis Gonzalez #20 of the Arizona Diamondbacks slides into second base as Bret Boone of the Seattle Mariners covers during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Luis Gonzalez #20 of the Arizona Diamondbacks slides into second base as Bret Boone of the Seattle Mariners covers during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners watches the action from the American League dugout during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners watches the action from the American League dugout during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the ... more

10 Jul 2001: John Olerud of the Seattle Mariners runs on the field during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: John Olerud of the Seattle Mariners runs on the field during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

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10 Jul 2001: John Olerud of the Seattle Mariners runs on the field... Photo-1110051.15966 - seattlepi.com

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10 Jul 2001: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda jokes with National League players (left to right, Sean Casey, Cincinnati Reds, Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves, Rick Reed, New York Mets, Cliff Floyd, Florida Marlins, and Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies) after being struck by a flying bat while coaching third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Mike Piazza of the New York Mets runs to first base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Mike Piazza of the New York Mets runs to first base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

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10 Jul 2001: Mike Piazza of the New York Mets runs to first base... Photo-1110055.15966 - seattlepi.com

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10 Jul 2001: Members of both teams gather for a ceremony honoring retiring players Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles and Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Members of both teams gather for a ceremony honoring retiring players Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles and Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star ... more

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10 Jul 2001: The crowd cheers former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda after Lasorda was struck by a flying bat while coaching third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: The crowd cheers former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda after Lasorda was struck by a flying bat while coaching third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco ... more

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles sits in the American League with his son during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles sits in the American League with his son during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Cal Ripken Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles, waves to the crowd in the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making in final appearance in the All-Star game after nineteen seasons. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Cal Ripken Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles, waves to the crowd in the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making in ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' All-Star centerfielder Ichiro Suzuki of Japan waits behind the batting cage during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' All-Star centerfielder Ichiro Suzuki of Japan waits behind the batting cage during batting practice for the All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees plays shortstop during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Otto Gruele/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees plays shortstop during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, won by the American League 4-1. DIGITAL IMAGE ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Starting National League pitcher Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the first inning at the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ichiro Suzuki got a base hit off of Johnson during the first at bat. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Starting National League pitcher Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the first inning at the All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: All-Star pitcher Japanese Kazuhiro Sasaki of the Seattle Mariners throws during the final inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Freddy Garcia was the winning pitcher as the American League won the game 4-1 and Sasaki got the save. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: All-Star pitcher Japanese Kazuhiro Sasaki of the Seattle Mariners throws during the final inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Baltimore Orioles All-Star third baseman Cal Ripken, Jr, waits next to the batting cage with son Ryan (R) during batting practice for his 19th All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken will be playing in his last All-Star game after announcing that he will retire after this season. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Baltimore Orioles All-Star third baseman Cal Ripken, Jr, waits next to the batting cage with son Ryan (R) during batting practice for his 19th All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: All-Star pitcher Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners throws during the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Garcia was the winning pitcher as the American League won the game 4-1. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: All-Star pitcher Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners throws during the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Garcia was the ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Cal Ripken Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles, watches his homerun clear the fence in the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Ripken is making in final appearance in the All-Star game. He is retiring after the 2001 season. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Cal Ripken Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles, watches his homerun clear the fence in the third inning of the baseball All-Star game 10 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. ... more

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles holds the Most Valuable Player trophy with son Ryan and daughter Rachel by his side after the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles holds the Most Valuable Player trophy with son Ryan and daughter Rachel by his side after the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in ... more

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter (r) of the New York Yankees celebrates his home run with teammate Magglio Ordonez of the Chicago White Sox during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport less

10 Jul 2001: Derek Jeter (r) of the New York Yankees celebrates his home run with teammate Magglio Ordonez of the Chicago White Sox during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in ... more

10 Jul 2001: Troy Glaus of the Anaheim Angels plays third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport

10 Jul 2001: Troy Glaus of the Anaheim Angels plays third base during the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Ryan Jacobs (L) and Collins Sulgrove (R) stand for pictures in front of a mural of Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan for 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 million votes to become the top vote getter in this years voting. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Ryan Jacobs (L) and Collins Sulgrove (R) stand for pictures in front of a mural of Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan for 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Program vendor Gary Sandwick holds a copy of the 2001 All-Star Game program bearing the likeness of Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan outside Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 million votes to become the top vote getter in this years voting. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Program vendor Gary Sandwick holds a copy of the 2001 All-Star Game program bearing the likeness of Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan outside Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in ... more

9 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants during the Home Run Derby for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport less

9 Jul 2001: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants during the Home Run Derby for the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (R) of Japan stands with Barry Bonds (L) of the San Francisco Giants after both received trophies for the receiving the most votes for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001 at the Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be played 10 July 2001. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (R) of Japan stands with Barry Bonds (L) of the San Francisco Giants after both received trophies for the receiving the most votes for the 2001 All-Star ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Barry Bonds (L) of the San Francisco Giants pitches to his daughter Aisha during the 2001 Home Run Derby 09 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be 10 July, 2001. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Barry Bonds (L) of the San Francisco Giants pitches to his daughter Aisha during the 2001 Home Run Derby 09 July, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be ... more

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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (R) of Japan talks to teammate, pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki (L) during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001 at the Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be 10 July 2001. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (R) of Japan talks to teammate, pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki (L) during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001 at the Safeco Field in Seattle, ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan is surrounded by the media during a practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 million votes to become the top vote getter for the 2001 game. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan is surrounded by the media during a practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: American League All-Star Jason Giambi watches one of his fourteen home runs 09 July, 2001 in the 2001 Home Run Derby at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game is scheduled for 10 July, 2001. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: American League All-Star Jason Giambi watches one of his fourteen home runs 09 July, 2001 in the 2001 Home Run Derby at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game is scheduled ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: American League All-Star starting pitcher Rodger Clemens (L) watches the 2001 Home Run Derby with his two sons at Safeco Field 09 July, 2001 in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be held on 10 July, 2001. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: American League All-Star starting pitcher Rodger Clemens (L) watches the 2001 Home Run Derby with his two sons at Safeco Field 09 July, 2001 in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles sits with his son Ryan during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be held on 10 July 2001. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Cal Ripken, Jr., of the Baltimore Orioles sits with his son Ryan during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game at Safeco Field 09 July 2001 in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan (L) listens to American League Manager Joe Torre of the New York Yankees, during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 million votes to become the top vote getter for the 2001 game. The game is scheduled for 10 July. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan (L) listens to American League Manager Joe Torre of the New York Yankees, during practice for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001, at Safeco ... more

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Venezuelan pitcher Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners signs autographs for fans at Safeco Field 09 July 2001, in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be held on 10 July, 2001. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE less

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Venezuelan pitcher Freddy Garcia of the Seattle Mariners signs autographs for fans at Safeco Field 09 July 2001, in Seattle, Washington. The All-Star game will be held on 10 July, 2001. ... more

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan talks to the media during a press conference for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001 at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received 3.3 million votes to become the top vote getter in this years voting. less

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 9: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan talks to the media during a press conference for the 2001 All-Star Game 09 July 2001 at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki received ... more